Human Resources Coordinator

Who We Are

Moondarra Cheese is a growing cheese manufacturer in Dandenong South. A family owned company operating for more than 22 years, we are the number one manufacturer of flavoured retail cream cheese products supplying all major supermarkets and export markets. We operate 24 hours, 5 days a week and have a fantastic team of people who are the lifeblood of the business.

A recent acquisition of a popular premium brand of artisanal cheese, means that growth, excitement and development continues …. and accelerates.

A fabulous opportunity exists for an outstanding Human Resources Generalist to join the team at Moondarra Cheese.

About the Role
This is a "hands-on" role reporting directly to the Managing Directors.

You'll be working closely with the owners, our leaders and team members at every level. You'll look after the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment, onboarding and employment contracts through to offboarding. You'll also be the first point of contact when staff raise issues or concerns. Day to day, you'll interpret awards, support managers with employee relations and workplace investigations, and coordinate our annual P&C cycle, including performance reviews, pay reviews and training. You'll also chair our Safety Committee and act as our Return to Work Coordinator, managing WorkCover claims and RTW plans.

The role is based in Dandenong South, with regular travel to Tarago.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and inductions for permanent and casual staff

• Act as the primary contact point for staff on all HR queries, issues and concerns, supporting a positive and effective workforce.

• Update and maintaining documentation, policies, procedures and other compliance requirements

• Lead performance management, workplace investigations and disciplinary processes, supporting managers throughout

• Maintain employee records and payroll data in Microkeeper, working with Finance on entitlements

• Chair the Safety Committee, run site safety walks and manage incident reporting in Donesafe

• Act as Return to Work Coordinator

• Drive engagement and culture initiatives, including staff surveys, newsletters and celebrations

What we are looking for

• Degree in Human Resources Management or related field, or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience.
• Previous experience in human resource Coordinator or Generalist role
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Work Act, NES and modern award interpretation
• Experience with Victorian OHS obligations
• Confidence handling employee relations matters and workplace investigations, with sound judgement and discretion
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently
• A whizz when it comes to using Microsoft 365 & Office software.
• Current driver license

Please note that we are open to either a 5 day or 4 day working week.

If this role sounds appealing and you would like to know more, please email [email protected] with a cover letter outlining why you would be suitable for the role, together with a copy of your resume.